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Magunihy
Magunihy (Irish: Maigh gCoinchinn; also spelled Magonhy)[1] is a historical barony in eastern County Kerry, Ireland.[2][3] Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.[4][5] HistoryThe name Magunihy is from Irish Maigh gCoinchinn, "Coinchinn's plain." Coinchinn (lit. 'wolf warrior')[6] is a female name; a Coinchinn, daughter of Cathbhadh, appears in the genealogy of the Corcu Loígde.[7] The Ó Conghalaigh of Corcu Duibne, were the medieval rulers of the territory. By the 11th century the O'Donoghues forced them to the west, as the O'Donoghue were driven from County Cork by the MacCarthy and O'Mahonys. The McGillycuddy family were also found in Magunihy.[8] MacCarthy Mór were centered at Muckross, near Killarney.[9] The barony of Magunihy was created in the 16th century. Until 1843 it included exclaves known as the "East Fractions" that were surrounded by County Cork and included the village of Ballydaly.[10] GeographyMagunihy is in the east of the county, bounded to the north by the River Maine and to the east by the Munster Blackwater and the border with County Cork.[11] List of settlementsSettlements within the historical barony of Magunihy include:[12] References
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